When was the last time you found yourself with an opportunity to share the successes and challenges of your library with a potential benefactor or collaborator? Are you prepared to tell your story in 2 minutes or less? In business circles it’s called an “elevator speech,” but it’s actually more of an introduction intended to pique someone’s interest to learn more. Our brains remember stories. An elevator speech is a short story. What is your story… in 2 minutes or less?

Upon completion of this workshop, participants will be able to:

Articulate your idea to stakeholders

Explain the benefits of your idea

Express your idea in a succinct 2 minute message

Who should attend?

Staff who want to be able to express the value of the library, programs, projects, and/or services to their managers, patrons, and other stakeholders.

Competencies Covered:

Personal/Interpersonal Competencies

Community Relations

Presenters:

Deborah Sharp and Jan Carver of the University of Kentucky.

CEUs:

Level-Up Labs:

Level-Up Labs are a chance for you to get some hands-on help to take your tech skills to the next level. They are held either onsite at SWON or at a library near you! Level-Up Labs are always FREE for everyone, but space is limited, so register today to reserve your place!

Want to present your own Level-Up Lab at your library? Contact us by e-mail or phone (513-751-4422 ext. 10) to pitch your idea!

The newest addition to SWON's Tech to Lend program is Google's AR/VR Expeditions Kit. Join our Emergent Trends & Technology Educator, Emily Wages, to learn all about Google Expeditions, including how to use and borrow SWON's kit, how to use Google Cardboard and the Expeditions app (without a kit), and discover a trove of resources to use in your library or classroom. If you have questions before attending this lab, please reach out to Emily via email.

Who should attend?

Adult and young adult programmers

School librarians and teachers

Anyone interested in VR and AR

Competencies Covered:

Core Technology Competencies

Adult and Older Adult Services

Young Adult Services

Hardware

Software Applications

Technology Planning

Presenter:

Emily Wages is the Emerging Trends & Technology Educator at SWON Libraries. She attended Miami University for her BS in Education and earned her MLIS at Kent State University. She has worked with adults, teens, and children in libraries for over five years. Before SWON, her work as a library programming specialist concentrated on creating and presenting programs on a variety of topics including basic to advanced technology, maker projects, and community health and wellness.

CEUs:

Level-Up Labs:

Level-Up Labs are a chance for you to get some hands-on help to take your tech skills to the next level. They are held either onsite at SWON or at a library near you! Level-Up Labs are always FREE for everyone, but space is limited, so register today to reserve your place!

Want to present your own Level-Up Lab at your library? Contact us by e-mail or phone (513-751-4422) to pitch your idea!